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In Bangladesh same-sex sexual or romantic activities are not respected, with LGBT people facing discrimination, verbal and physical abuse, and unique legal and social challenges. Same-sex sexual activity, whether in public or private, is illegal and punishable with fines and up to life imprisonment. Consequently, Bangladesh does not recognize a marriage, civil union or domestic partnership between adults of the same sex. As of 2012, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity has not been prohibited by a civil right law in Bangladesh. Likewise, no law exists in Bangladesh to address harassment against the LGBT community, and there appears to be no organized movement to advance LGBT rights. ==Constitutional and criminal code== The constitution has several provisions that could apply to LGBT citizens:〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh )〕 * Part II Article 19 – Promises equal opportunity for all citizens. * Part III Article 27 - Promises equality before the law for all citizens. * Freedom of religion and the press are both promised, but subject to restrictions based on "decency or morality". * A citizen is not eligible to be a member of Parliament if they are convicted of a "criminal offense involving moral turpitude". The ambit of Section 377, extends to any sexual union involving penile insertion. Thus, even consensual heterosexual acts such as fellatio and anal penetration may be punishable under this law. 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Bangladesh: Treatment of homosexuals including legislation, availability of state protection and support services )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Bangladesh_Penal_Code_1860_Full_text.pdf (application/pdf Object) )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「LGBT rights in Bangladesh」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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